Court Beat
 | Author:
Dee Gannon, MT43 News Correspondent
MT43 News Correspondent |
criminal docket in Judge Kathy Seeley’s courtroom on Friday, August 19 was as follows:
Donald Dewit had an Initial Appearance and Arraignment, pleading not guilty to DUI (fourth or subsequent) and reckless driving. His Omnibus is due by January 6, 2023. The pre-Trial is set for April 14, 2023, with the Jury Trial scheduled for May 8, 2023.
Steven Mikkelson was scheduled for an Evidentiary Hearing but chose to opt-in with the Plea Agreement settled earlier, pleading guilty to criminal endangerment (creating substantial bodily injury or death). He is Sentenced to 10 years in Montana State Prison, with 253 days credit time served, to be served concurrently with three previous charges out of Lake and Sanders Counties. If he is paroled, standard conditions of release are in effect. He must pay $80 in fees and surcharges.
Bobby Price had his Change of Plea continued until September 16.
James Swan III had his Omnibus memorandum signed. The Office of Public Defender is now in charge of his defense.
Casey Smith had a Change of Plea, pleading guilty to felony criminal endangerment. He will have a status hearing on August 26.
Nancy Wilson had her Omnibus continued until September 16.
Jason Wahlrich appeared for an Initial Appearance and Arraignment, pleading not guilty to DUI (fifth or subsequent offense, and speeding on the interstate. His Omnibus is October 21, Pre-Trial is February 17, 2023, and Jury Trial is scheduled for March 13, 2023.
